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    May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

SOC 115 - Principles of Sociology

Credit Hours: 3
Fulfills the Signature Learning Social Science requirement.  An introduction to the principles of sociology including an examination of major theoretical frameworks, the social construction of reality, culture, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, and the various social institutions. Attention is paid to the theory and methodology of the social sciences. This course is designed for non-Sociology/Criminology majors/minors. Students can only receive credit once when taking SOC 115 or SOC 120 . (Offered fall)